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Turn your notes into an AI-based mind map you can explore

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, or photo of your notes and get an editable mind map with branches you can expand, collapse, and rearrange.

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How an AI-based mind map generator works

Mind maps show how ideas connect, and an AI-based mind map generator builds one from your own material without manual layout.

  • Turns long PDFs and slide decks into a readable set of main branches.
  • Lets you edit nodes so the map reflects your course, not a generic outline.
  • Reads text from photos of printed pages using text recognition.
  • Starts free with 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Example cell biology mind map branches
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins
NucleusNuclear envelope · Chromatin · Nucleolus where ribosomal RNA is made
MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces most of the cell's ATP
Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER studded with ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Stores calcium
Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · Packages them into vesicles · Ships them to their destinations
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Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how your course organizes the material.

Explorable structure

Open each main branch to see its sub-points, then collapse it to focus on the big picture.

Built from your files

Start from your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or page photos instead of a generic template.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.

Generate the map

The AI pulls out the main topics and groups the supporting points under each one.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches, then study by expanding and collapsing each section.

Instead of starting from a blank page, you begin with the main themes the AI finds in your notes. You can then reshape the map to match your lecture order or the way your textbook frames the topic.

Because the map stays editable, it works as a study tool rather than a finished poster. Rebuilding a branch from memory is a good test of whether you actually understand it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a mind map for cell biology have?

Most cell biology maps work well with 5 to 8 main branches, such as membrane, nucleus, organelles, and transport. Keep each sub-point to a short phrase so the structure stays easy to scan.

How do I study from a mind map instead of just rereading it?

Cover the sub-points and recall them from each main branch, then check yourself against the map. Redraw the map from memory once a day to find the connections you miss.

Is the mind map generator free to use?

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exporting is a paid feature, starting with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email address.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.